ReviewJournal of spine surgery (Hong Kong)2020
Posterior atlantoaxial fusion: a comprehensive review of surgical techniques and relevant vascular anomalies.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- 3D-printed drill guide versus fluoroscopic-guided free-hand technique for pedicle screw insertion in the upper cervical spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Unilateral versus bilateral posterior C1 lateral mass-C2 pedicle screw fixation for traumatic odontoid fractures: a retrospective comparative cohort study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Orthopedic Biomaterials in the Clinical Reconstruction of Osteoporotic Atlantoaxial Injuries: A Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Endoscopic-Assisted Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion: Technical Innovation and Clinical Experience.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- [Experimental study of patient-specific three-dimensional-printed drill guide-assisted CZhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- A cadaveric feasibility study of the LM-B screw as a novel posterolateral C1 lateral mass to C2 vertebral body fixation trajectory.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Non-traumatic atlantoaxial dislocation co-existing with hypoplastic and high riding vertebral arteries: a case report and review of literature.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Risk Factors for Radiologic Subaxial Cervical Pathology After C1-2 Posterior Fusion.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Modified high-entry C1 screw placement for bilateral persistent first intersegmental artery in atlantoaxial instability: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- C1 translaminar screw as a salvage technique for a failed lateral mass screw: A case report and literature review.SAGE open medical case reports · 2026Article
- Radiographic measurement of the C1 lateral mass for posterior atlantoaxial fixation in patients with a persistent first intersegmental artery.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- Fusion strategy after odontoid fracture and three-column atlantoaxial displacement in a patient with prior C2-pelvis fusion: a case report.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Article
- The Role of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Atlantoaxial Arthrodesis: Institutional Predictors and Systematic Review of Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Determining anatomically-safe corridors for placement of lateral mass screws in the first cervical vertebra of the Emirati population - a CT study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biomechanical impact of cortical bone vs. traditional pedicle screw trajectories: a finite element study on lumbar spinal instrumentation.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Traumatic posterior atlantoaxial dislocation without an associated fracture: a PRISMA-compliant case-based systematic review and meta-analysis.Asian spine journal · 2024Article
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- Combined replantation of the posterior arch of the atlas and bilateral axial lamina in the treatment of intradural schwannoma: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Posterior Atlantoaxial Screw Placement in a Portuguese Population: A Morphometric Analysis Based on Computed Tomography Scan Measurements.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2023Article
- The use of a novel reduction plate in transoral anterior C1-ring osteosynthesis for unstable atlas fractures.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
Posterior atlantoaxial fusion is an important surgical technique frequently used to treat various pathologies involving the cervical 1-2 joint. Since the beginning of the 20th century, various fusion techniques have been developed with improved safety profile, higher fusion rates, and superior clinical outcome. Despite the advancement of technology and surgical techniques, posterior C1-2 fusion is still a technically challenging procedure given the complex bony and neurovascular anatomy in the craniovertebral junction (CVJ). In addition, vascular anomalies in this region are not uncommon and can lead to devastating neurovascular complications if unrecognized. Thus, it is important for spine surgeons to be familiar with various posterior atlantoaxial fusion techniques along with a thorough knowledge of various vascular anomalies in the CVJ. Intimate knowledge of the various surgical techniques in combination with an appreciation for anatomical variances, allows the surgeon develop a customized surgical plan tailored to each patient's particular pathology and individual anatomy. In this article, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of existing posterior C1-2 fusion techniques along with a review of common vascular anomalies in the CVJ.
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